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S75 UVX

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 UVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,600 miles

All tyre pressures were low before starting the test

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

Both front tyres aged (6yrs)

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside outer CV boot perished

Starter motor becoming faulty

Windscreen wiper motor park function faulty

Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,517 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyre pressures were low before starting the test

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

Both front tyres aged (6yrs)

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside outer CV boot perished

Starter motor becoming faulty

Windscreen wiper motor park function faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,919 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,216 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 59,243 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 59,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,240 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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S75 UVX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S75 UVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S75 UVX registered?

S75 UVX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S75 UVX safe to buy?

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